Which state is most believable in 2026?

If you're looking for the most believable state for a novelty card in 2026, I actually recommend Maryland or Washington. While Florida and Ohio are the most common, bouncers are now extra cautious with them. Maryland has a design that is complex but very well-understood by top-tier vendors, and the polycarbonate body is hard to fault.

Washington is another great choice because the design is modern but bouncers outside the state don't see them as often, so they are less likely to assume they are fake. Of course, this only works if your novelty id card is high quality to begin with. Don't be just another person in the pile of Florida fakes—pick something that flies under the radar.